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In Tampa? Meet the Expert May 12, 2015

I’m proud to participate in America’s SBDC’s “Meet the Expert” seminar on May 12, 2015. If you are in Tampa, you won’t want to miss this seminar. It will take place from 3:30-5:30 PM at the FSBDC at the University of South Florida, Port Tampa Bay Building, and will cover the following HOT Topics in International Law:

  • Pre-Compliance—How to Stay Penalty Free (including an update on PERSONAL liability for Importers!)
  • Cuba Update—What Does it Mean for Importers and Exporters
  • Complying with Free Trade Agreements
  • Top Tips for Importers and Exporters

For only $10, it’s a steal! 


Register HERE. 
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By |2015-11-30T10:30:15-05:00May 6, 2015|Cuba, Customs Expert, Export, Free Trade Agreement, Import|0 Comments
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Are you Certified in International Trade?

sbdcThe Fort Lauderdale Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting its coveted 2015 International Trade Certification Program from May 28, 2015 through June 18, 2015 – and YOU should seriously consider registering for this program – below details why.

THE SBDC HAS EXTENDED THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO MAY 22, 2015. Act Fast!

If you are thinking of entering the international market, or are already in the international market and want to improve – this program is for you. You will learn, from EXPERTS, how to perform market research, cross cultural communication, Legal/Intellectual Property Rights issues, Free Trade Agreements, export laws, export financing, logistics, and pricing (and more).

I have the honor of teaching two of the seven modules – Legal/Intellectual Property Rights issues and Free Trade Agreements.
Once the program is over, you are well positioned to take the NASBITE Global Business Professional Exam. If that’s not enough, you will have the ability to network with like minded international business professionals, and each course comes with dinner!

Here is a program flyer with additional information:
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The fee for the 7 module course is $550, and also includes a textbook. You may register HERE. 
I wholeheartedly endorse this terrific certification […]
By |2015-11-30T10:30:17-05:00March 4, 2015|Export, Import, International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments
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Revised Cuba Regulations Officially Released

cuba and key west Today, a final rule, opening U.S. trade with Cuba, was published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Through this Federal Register notice, OFAC has amended its Cuban Assets Control Regulations and the BIS has amended the Export Administration Regulations with a “Support for the Cuban People” license exception. This final rule is effective today, with proposed rulemaking, opportunity for public participation, and delay in effective date deemed inapplicable because this regulation involves a foreign affairs function of the U.S.

Cuban cigars will not be readily available for U.S. consumers to purchase as a result of these changes.
Purchasing a Cuban cigar while in outside the U.S. or online is still prohibited by OFAC. The United States still maintains an embargo on trade with Cuba, which “prohibit any person subject to U.S. jurisdiction from dealing in any “property” in which Cuba or a Cuban national has or has had any interest”. The new changes announced today provide a revision to the regulations and will have a substantial impact on the following areas: travel, telecom, building materials and agricultural equipment, financial services, personal importations.

1.      Travel

  • Travel to Cuba for tourist related activity is still not authorized. “Specific licenses” will not […]
By |2015-11-30T10:30:18-05:00January 16, 2015|Cuba, Export, Import, International Travel, U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|0 Comments
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TOP Questions and Answers on Obama’s Cuba Announcement

Top Questions and Answers in regards to the December 17, 2014 announcement by President Obama stating the U.S. will lay out “a new course in our relations with Cuba.”

Q: Will Cuban cigars be readily available for U.S. consumers? A: No.

Q: Will the Sanctions imposed by the Cuban Assets Control Regulations end? A: No, that would require Congressional approval.

Q: Will the changes take effect immediately? A: No, OFAC made it clear, changes will not be effective immediately. The changes may take place, but, the overall Cuba Sanctions will still stand. In order for the changes to take place OFAC has to amend its Cuban Assets Control Regulations and the Department of Commerce has to change its Export Administration Regulations. None of the changes will take effect until the new regulations are issued. OFAC advised it “expects to issue its regulatory amendments in the coming weeks”.

Q: Will any U.S. person be able to travel to Cuba for any reason? A: No, there are 12 specific “authorized traveler” categories, only those will be authorized to travel to Cuba. Q: What are the 12 specific “authorized traveler” categories? A: Family visits; official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations; journalism; professional research and professional meetings; educational; religious; public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions; support for the Cuban people; humanitarian projects; activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes; exportation, importation, or transmission of information or information materials; and certain export transactions that may be considered for authorization under existing regulations and guidelines.

Q: Will any of […]

By |2022-07-08T17:00:08-04:00December 19, 2014|Cuba, Export, Import, International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|1 Comment
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Business with Cuba – What’s Legal and What’s Not?

By now, you’ve likely seen the many news stories about the BIG announcement made today by our President. The news release starts by stating… “Today, the United States is taking historic steps to chart a new course in our relations with Cuba and to further engage and empower the Cuban people.” Whatever your personal and/or political beliefs are, this is big news and potentially big opportunity for those who heed it. The legality of importing Cuban cigars is one of the many changes discussed below. Read on for the full details.

PRESIDENTS ANNOUNCEMENT – Summarized from the White House Fact Sheet found here: The key changes President Obama discussed relating to TRADE are (read the full fact sheet for all other changes):

  1. General licenses will be made available for all authorized travelers in the following existing categories: (1) family visits; (2) official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations; (3) journalistic activity; (4) professional research and professional meetings; (5) educational activities; (6) religious activities; (7) public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions; (8) support for the Cuban people; (9) humanitarian projects; (10) activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes; (11) exportation, importation, or transmission of information or information materials; and (12) certain export transactions that may be considered for authorization under existing regulations and guidelines.
  2. Authorizing expanded commercial sales/exports from the United States of certain goods and services-
    • Items that will be authorized for export include certain building […]
By |2022-07-08T17:02:14-04:00December 17, 2014|Cuba, Export, Import, U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|1 Comment
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